In Sympathy: Janice Conner
Mrs. Janice Conner, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Harry W. Conner Jr., passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Rev. James B. McDonald, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. During his ministry he served at Hanover, Libertyville: First, New Lenox and Downers Grove: First.
Rev. McDonald was 74 years old.
Visitation is Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 2 PM – 6 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, located 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448. Lying In State Monday, May 1, 2023, at United Methodist Church of New Lenox, 339 W Haven Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451 from 10 AM until time of Funeral Service 11 AM.
Messages of condolence can be sent to:
Rev. Greta McDonald
684 Grace Ct
New Lenox, IL 60451
Mrs. Janice Conner, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Harry W. Conner Jr., passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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